10 Tax Changes for Construction Under the Big, Beautiful Bill

The OBBB delivers sweeping, mostly taxpayer-friendly changes by locking in lower income tax rates, boosting standard deductions (especially for seniors), and expanding deductions for tips, overtime, and auto loan interest while also raising the SALT cap and enhancing estate and business tax breaks. Most benefits are front-loaded through 2028, meaning individuals and businesses should act […]

First ‘absolutely’ earthquake proof bridges to be installed in Mexico

The first viaducts to be built using “absolutely” earthquake-proof expansion joints which will give “complete” seismic protection are to be installed in Mexico. The two largest viaducts, which will be 3.9km and 1.4km long, are part of the new 57.7km long Toluca–Mexico City railway which is due to become operational in early 2021. The railway […]

California Crews Tackle Slide-Prone Highway 1 With Remote-Controlled Equipment

Since mid-May, crews along Northern California’s iconic Highway 1 have been installing more 60-ft long shear dowels at the Regent’s Slide area near Big Sur to stabilize the earth. They will then resume technology-assisted removal of the slide material that has closed the area since Feb. 9, 2024. This is the first time that California […]